Shelf-support



(No Model.)

GIBBS. SHELF SUPPORT.

Patented Apr. 5, 1892.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

FRANK GIBBS, OF BRIDGTON, MAINE.

SHELF-SUPPO RT.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent N o. 472,347, dated April5, 1892. Application led September 16, 1891. Serial No. 405.843. (Nomodel.)

To @ZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, FRANK GIBBS, a citizen of the United States,residing at Bridgton, in the county of Cumberland and State of Maine,have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Shelf-Supports; andI do declare the following to be a full, clear, and eX- aot descriptionof the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to whichit appertains to make and use the same, reference being had to theaccompanying' drawings, and to the letters of .reference marked thereon,which form a part of this specification.

My invention relates to improvements in shelf-supports; and one objectof my invention is the provision of a support which can be adjusted withease to raise or lower the shelves or support them at an inclination.

Another object of my invention is the provision of a support which willbe detachable or removable to enable the support to be placed at anydesired place and which cannot damage the shelving.

Another object of my invention is the provision of a support which,inaddition to being adjustable and removable, will have a broadsupporting-surface, and thereby provide a firm and reliable support.

Another object of my invention is the provision ot' a support which willbe ot' the most simple and durable construction and which can beproduced at the lowest possible price.

To attain the desired objects my invention consists of the improveddevice herein illustrated, described, and specifically dened by theclaims.

Figure l represents a perspective view of my support applied. Fig. 2represents a side elevation showing in dotted lines how thesupporting-bars may be inclined, if desired. Fig. 3 represents a View ofthe parts detached. Fig. 4 represents a sectional view of a modificationof my device.

My shelf-support consists of the supporting bars or arms A and A',having the ends preferably widened and provided with the screw-threadedopenings B and B to receive the threads C and C of the adj usting-rods Dand D. The adj ustin g-rods may have a grasping portion E, if desired,to enable them to be readily and easily turned. In the modified form Iemploy sockets F,threaded and having a shoulder G, as shown.

The operation of my device will be readily understood from the drawingsand description, and it is merely necessary to state that the shelvesrest on the supporting-bars and the rods are turned to adj ust theshelves when desired.

Itwill be seen that I provide a support which is of the cheapest andstrongest construction, which will adjust the shelves with ease and forma perfect support, which will support shelves at any desired place, andwhich will not damage the wood, and which can be removed with ease andplaced at the most desired point.

I claiml. The herein-described detachable shelfsupport, consisting of anupper and lower bar having threaded sockets in each end, and adjlisting-rods having threaded ends engaging and adjustable insaidthreaded sockets.

2. The herein-described detachable shelfsupport, consisting of an upperand lower bar having an opening in each end, threaded sockets fitting insaid openings, and rods having their ends threaded and engaging saidthreaded sockets for adjusting the upper and lower bars.

3. A detachable and adjustable shelf-support consisting of an upper andlower supporting-bar and rods having their ends adjustable in saidbarsfor adjusting the bars, for the purpose described.

4. A detachable and adjustable shelf-support consisting of an upper andlower supporting-bar and rods engaging the ends of said bars to adjustthem, for the purpose described.

5. A detachable and adjustable shelf-support consisting of an upper andlower bar having a threaded socket in each end andbars having threadedends engaging said sockets and having grasping portions to permit easyturning of said rods, for the purpose described.

In testimony whereof I aiiix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

FRANK GIBBS.

Witnesses:

S. C. STROUT, H. C. FARB.

